Richard O'Donoghue
Question:284. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice the number of GNIB cards issued by her Department in 2021, 2022 and 2023, in tabular form. [7214/24]
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My Department's Registration Office in Burgh Quay is responsible for first time registrations and the renewal of immigration permissions for customers residing in Dublin only. Registrations and renewals for persons resident outside of Dublin are processed by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) through the Garda Station network.
The following table details the residence permissions issued for the years requested.
|
Year |
1st-time registration |
Renewal |
Total |
|
2023 |
103,772 |
197,003 |
300,775 |
|
2022 |
88,878 |
141,073 |
229,951 |
|
2021* |
-- |
-- |
133,058 |
* 2021 reporting data was not captured on cards printed or split across 1st-time/renewal.
This figure represents unique individuals and does not account for more than one card issuance to an individual (status change, etc.).
An Irish Residence Permit card (IRP card) is normally issued following the successful registration or renewal of an applicant's immigration permission. However, it should be noted that not all registrations result in the issuing of an IRP card, and some cards are issued more than once for various reasons, such as lost or stolen cards and an additional small number will issue for testing/sampling purposes.